What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Leader, Facilities Engineering (Maintenance and Operations) position at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A.?
Why We Want You
We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.
We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.
Find your future with us and join our team!
What You Do
Will drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around equipment and facility efficiency and reliability and as such, will help educate team members at all levels of the organization, and contractors, on the why and importance of such initiatives.
As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also:
- Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
- Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota
- Supervise and motivate a team to perform their work safely, efficiently, with excellent quality to ensure reliability
- Implement reliability kaizen activity including major breakdown root cause analysis, KPI/Benchmark action plan implementation, assigned FE system infrastructure risk analysis, and efficiency
- Implement Facility Maintenance standardization activity including master maintenance plans, contingency plans, and best practices for assigned systems
- Support Quality Circle/Kaizen activities to improve operational efficiency (cost, headcount, reliability) at MTM Facility Departments
- Provide resources to support a plant wide Energy Management Organization (EMO)
- Support evaluation and implementation of maintenance cost reduction activity for assigned systems
- Lead, supervise and plan development and coordination for skilled team members to support manufacturing requirements
- Develop and implement continuous training and skill development programs
- Initiate and lead kaizen activity with problem solving analysis and countermeasures for FE equipment improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost using standardized processes and tools
- Supervise preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance (PdM) & corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance to standardized procedures
- Track and report maintenance key performance indicators
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial HVAC systems, industrial air compressor systems, medium voltage (15 KV-600 V) electrical switch gear, industrial water supply, industrial lighting, maintenance and operation of process wastewater system.
- Using standard and specialized hand/power tools when necessary (pipe threader, drill press, welder, cutting torch, machining, and diagnostic equipment)
- Resolve issues with systems and processes managed by the Facility Engineering Reliability group
- Implement 5-year Roadmap planning for assigned systems
- Perform basic administrative skills including computer data entry and documentation of work performed
- Utilize Mazda and Toyota Facility KPI/SSR data to determine potential issues, develop plans to jointly investigate with Mazda and Toyota and determine potential & implement countermeasures
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the department
- Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)
What You Bring
- High School Degree or GED
- 12 months of leadership experience or internal demonstrated experience
- Experience in Plant Facility Maintenance Function or Experience in Industrial Maintenance Function
- Must possess effective communication skills (internal and external communications)
- Proven Leadership Experience in managing teams, projects or cross functional teams.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
What Will Set You Apart:
- 2 years’ leadership experience in Facilities Maintenance.
- Technical Degree/Certificate (Validation required) in mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronics or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in coordinating of Facility Operations & Maintenance, Managing Cost Performance, Planning / Target-setting, technical knowledge of building, facility equipment and manufacturing processes
- Experience in a Maintenance Function or Production Engineering within a manufacturer
- Experience with Direct Supervision of highly motivated team
What We Offer
At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.
A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
- 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Vehicle Discount Program
- Child Care Assistance Program
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
